Renault Kangoo (2022 year). Manual in english

REAR VIEW MIRRORS (2/4)

Manually folding door mirrors

Special case

Interior rear view mirror

When the rear view mirror has been

Its position can be adjusted.

To fold down the door mirror, pull it to-

manually deployed or folded back, it is

wards the door window until you hear a

possible to reset it to a usage position.

Rear view mirror with lever 4

mechanical click.

When driving at night, to avoid being

To do this, press the 3 switch. A me-

To return the door mirror to its operating

dazzled by the headlights of the vehicle

chanical tapping noise can be heard

position, proceed in the reverse order.

behind, depress the little lever located

from the door mirror.

Ensure that it is correctly locked in po-

behind rear view mirror 4.

sition.

If a tapping noise cannot be heard,

press once again on 3 switch until the

Rear view mirror without lever 4

tapping noise can be heard from the

The rear view mirror automatically dark-

door mirror.

ens when you are being followed by a

vehicle which illuminates you or in very

bright lighting.

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CAMERA REAR VIEW (1/4)

When the ignition is switched on, the 2

De-icing the rear camera

This function is an additional

screen on the roof centre console dis-

In cold weather, this function enables

aid. It cannot, therefore,

plays the view behind the vehicle that is

rapid electrical de-icing of the camera.

under any circumstances

transmitted by the camera 1.

replace the vigilance or the

De-icing is carried out simultaneously

Note: the screen 2 can be positioned

responsibility of the driver.

with electrical rear view mirror de-icing

left to right or top to bottom.

➥ 3.5 ➥ 3.9.

The driver should always be ready

for sudden incidents while driv-

Make sure that the 1 camera is not ob-

ing: always ensure that there are

scured (by dirt, mud, snow, condensa-

no small, narrow moving obstacles

tion etc.).

(such as a child, animal, pushchair,

bicycle, stone, post, etc.) in the blind

spot when manoeuvring.

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CAMERA REAR VIEW (2/4)

Operation

Switching off the function

Special features related to

The camera’s field of vision does not

The display switches of:

the reverse gear

cover the entire area behind the vehi-

- at least two minutes after the ignition

When the reverse gear is engaged, the

cle, particularly the blind spot area A.

is switched off;

camera located on the rear-end door

- immediately after locking the vehicle.

displays the area to the rear of the ve-

On vehicles equipped with the Stop

and Start function, the display remains

hicle. ➥ 2.142.

active when the engine is in standby.

Vehicles fitted with a multimedia

➥ 2.8.

screen 3

When the vehicle is reversing, consider

the images transmitted by the rear view

camera (multimedia screen) in addition

to the information available through the

Objects which appear on the edge of screen 2 may be deformed.

rear view mirror as there remains a rear

In very bright light (snow, vehicle in sunshine, etc.), the camera view may be par-

view blind spot A ➥ 2.142.

tially disturbed.

In low brightness or poor weather, the image on the screen may be distorted.

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CAMERA REAR VIEW (3/4)

Selecting the settings:

a) adjusting the brightness;

b) adjusting the vertical viewing angle;

c) adjusting the horizontal viewing

angle;

d) activating/deactivating automatic ad-

justment of the vertical angle accord-

ing to the vehicle speed;

e) depending on the vehicle, activating/

deactivating the reversing camera

display;

f) reset, to reset the default settings.

Exit the settings menu:

Adjusting the display and the

- automatically after approximately

camera

five seconds and without pressing

Each time the vehicle is started,

any buttons;

the function returns to the settings

Press the 4 button once to access the

saved at the last engine stop.

settings menu.

Repeatedly press the 4 button to scroll

- by pressing the 5 “-” or 6 “+” buttons

through the setting options until you

on the “X” tab.

reach the desired setting option.

Note: the vertical angle will not be auto-

For safety reasons, carry

Use the 5 “-” and 6 “+” buttons to adjust

matically adjusted according to the ve-

out any adjustments

or activate/deactivate the desired set-

hicle speed if the vertical viewing angle

while the vehicle is sta-

ting.

has been set to the maximum.

tionary.

Adjust the field of vision for the

system and the door mirrors before

driving the vehicle (especially after

changing the vehicle load).

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CAMERA REAR VIEW (4/4)

Special feature

Operating faults

If the warning light C continues to

appear on a black background, please

When the vehicle is reversing, on vehi-

If the system detects an operating fault,

consult an approved dealer.

cles not equipped with the multimedia

the warning light C appears on a black

system, when the rear door is opened

background on the screen 2 or, de-

or incorrectly closed the warning light B

pending on the vehicle, on the display 7

appears on the display 7.

for the reversing camera. This may be

caused by a fault affecting the camera

or screen (clearness, fixed image, de-

layed communication etc.).

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (1/6)

Depending on the vehicle, the dipped

beam headlights will appear automati-

cally after several sweeps of the wind-

screen wiper blades.

Side lights

Dipped beam

headlights

Turn ring 2 until the symbol is

Manual operation

opposite mark 3.

This indicator light on the instrument

Turn ring 2 until the symbol is opposite

panel comes on.

mark 3. This indicator light on the in-

strument panel comes on.

Before driving at night,

check that the electrical

Daytime running lights

Automatic operation

equipment is operating cor-

function

(depending on the vehicle)

rectly and adjust the head-

The daytime running lights come on

Turn ring 2 until the AUTO symbol is op-

light beams (if your vehicle is not

automatically with no action on stalk 1

posite mark 3: with the engine running,

carrying its normal load).➥ 1.139. As

when the engine is started, and they go

the dipped beam headlights switch on

a general precaution, check that

off once the engine is switched off.

or off automatically depending on the

the lights are not obscured (by dirt,

brightness of the light outside, without

mud, snow or objects being trans-

any action on stalk 1.

ported).

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (2/6)

During deactivation of the main beam

The main beam headlights come on au-

headlights, the dipped beam headlights

tomatically if:

return to their original position.

- exterior light is weak;

- no other vehicles or lighting are de-

tected;

Automatic main beam



- the vehicle speed is above approxi-

headlights

mately 25 mph (40 km/h).

Depending on the vehicle, this system

If any of the above conditions are not

switches the main beam headlights on

fulfilled, the system switches to dipped

and off automatically. It uses a camera

beam headlights.

located behind the interior rear-view

Note: make sure the windscreen is not

mirror to detect vehicles that are being

obscured (dirt, mud, snow, condensa-

followed and those coming in the oppo-

tion etc.).

site direction.

To activate automatic main beam

headlights:

Main beam headlights

- turn the ring 2 until the AUTO symbol

With the engine running and

is opposite the mark 3;

the dipped beam headlights lit, push

- push the stalk 1.

stalk 1. This indicator light on the instru-

ment panel comes on.

Warning light 

comes on the in-

The system may encounter difficul-

To return to the dipped headlight posi-

strument panel.

ties under certain conditions, inclu-

tion, pull stalk 1 towards you again.

ding:

- extreme weather conditions (rain,

“Raise lights during driving”

snow, fog, etc.);

function

- obstruction in front of the wind-

(depending on the vehicle)

screen or camera;

When the main beam headlights are

- when a following or oncoming ve-

activated, the “Raise lights during driv-

hicle has weak or hidden lighting;

ing” function improves driver visibil-

- incorrect settings for the front

ity by automatically raising the dipped

headlights;

beam headlight and the main beam

- reflective systems;

headlights.

- ...

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (3/6)

Operating faults

When the message “Check Automatic

Lighting” appears on the instrument

panel, the system is deactivated.

Consult an approved dealer.

Using the portable naviga-

tion system at night in the

windscreen area below the

Automatic main beam

camera may disturb the op-



headlights (continued)

eration of the “automatic main beam

headlights” system (risk of reflection

To deactivate automatic main beam

on the windscreen).

headlights:

- turn ring 2 to a position other than

AUTO;

- pull the stalk 1.

The “automatic main beam

headlights” system should

Warning light 

goes out on the in-

under no circumstances be

strument panel.

used to replace driver atten-

Note: the main beam headlights will be

tion and responsibility with regard

activated upon deactivation of the au-

to vehicle lighting and adapting to

tomatic main beam headlights function.

light, visibility and traffic conditions.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (4/6)

Welcome and goodbye

Lights-on reminder buzzer

function

If the lights are on after the engine is

(depending on the vehicle)

switched off, a warning beep sounds

Once the function is activated, the day-

when the driver’s door is opened to

time running lights and the rear side

warn you that the lights are still on.

lights will light up automatically upon

detection of the card or when the vehi-

Operating faults

cle is unlocked.

When the message “WARNING: Check

They switch off automatically:

Lighting” with warning light

– approximately one minute after light-

ing up;

is displayed and warning light k

flashes on the instrument panel, this in-

- when starting the engine based on

dicates that there is a lighting fault.

the position of the lighting stalk;

Consult an authorised dealer.

Switching off the lights

- upon locking the vehicle.

The lights will go out automatically

when the engine is switched off, the

Activating/deactivating the function

driver’s door is opened or the vehicle

For activation or deactivation of the ex-

is locked. In this case, the next time

ternal reception, refer to the multimedia

the engine is started the lights will be

manual.

switched back on according to the posi-

tion of the ring 2.

Select “ON” or “OFF”.

Note: if the fog lights are lit, the lights

are not switched off automatically.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (5/6)

With the engine lights switched off,

the 2 ring in AUTO, pull the lever 1 to-

wards you: the side lights and dipped

beam headlights will switch on for ap-

proximately 30 seconds along with the

and k

warning lights on the

instrument panel.

To increase this duration, you may pull

the stalk up to four times (total time re-

stricted to approximately two minutes).

The message “Follow-me Home for

_ _ _” along with the time the lights will

be on for is displayed on the instrument

panel to confirm this action. You can

then lock your vehicle.

“See-me-home lighting”

To switch off the lights before they go

function

out automatically, turn ring 2 to any po-

sition, then return it to position AUTO.

This function enables you to briefly

switch on the side lights and dipped

beam headlights (e.g. to provide light

when opening a gate).

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (6/6)

Rear fog lights

Cornering lights



(depending on vehicle)

Turn centre ring 4 on the stalk

until the symbol faces mark 3, then re-

When driving in forward gear, with

lease it.

the vehicle speed below approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h), whenever

Operation of the fog lights depends on

the dipped beam headlights are on:

the exterior lighting selected, and an in-

under certain conditions (the steering

dicator light will light up on the instru-

wheel at an angle, the indicator lights

ment panel.

on etc.), when turning a corner one of

Do not forget to switch off the fog lights

the front fog lights will switch on to light

when they are no longer needed, to

the inside of the bend.

avoid inconveniencing other road

When reverse gear is engaged and

users.

the dipped beam headlights are on the

two front fog lights illuminate automati-

Switching off the lights

cally.

Front fog lights

Turn the centre ring 4again until the 3

Note: when shifting from reverse gear

(depending on the vehicle)

symbol is opposite the symbol for the

into forward gear (for example during a

Turn

centre ring

4 on the

fog lights. The corresponding indicator

parking manoeuvre), the two fog lights

stalk 1 until the symbol faces mark 3,

light on the instrument panel goes out.

are activated until the vehicle exceeds

then release it.

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

The rear fog lights switch off when the

Operation of the fog lights depends on

exterior lights are switched off.

the exterior lighting position selected,

and an indicator light will light up on the

instrument panel.

When driving in fog or snow, or when transporting objects which are higher than the roof, the headlights do not come on au-

tomatically.

Switching on the fog lights remains the responsibility of the driver: the indicator lights on the instrument panel inform you

whether the fog lights are lit (indicator light on) or not (indicator light not on).

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HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT (1/2)

Examples of positions for adjusting

control A according to the load

Van version

Estate versions

Driver alone or with front

passenger

All seats occupied

Switch A is used to adjust the height of

the headlight beams according to the

load.

Driver with passengers and

luggage (or load) reaching the

With the dipped beam headlights lit,

maximum permissible all-up

press or lift switch A as many times as

weight

is necessary to select the required po-

sition on the instrument panel.

Driver without passengers and

Note: depending on the vehicle, when

luggage (or load) reaching the

the engine is started, the position se-

maximum permissible all-up

lected is displayed on the instrument

weight

panel for approximately 30 seconds

and for 5 seconds each time switch A

is pressed.

The table below gives some examples. In all cases, adjust control A according to

the vehicle load so that the road can be seen and other drivers are not dazzled.

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HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT (2/2)

When driving on the left in a left-

hand drive vehicle (or vice versa),

you must adjust your lights tempo-

rarily during your stay.

Temporary adjustment

Open the bonnet and identify the mark-

ing B next to one of the front headlight

projectors.

Operating principle

Using a screwdriver or similar, turn the

bolt 1 a half turn towards the - symbol to

lower the beams.

Return to the original position once

your trip is over: turn the bolt 1 by a half

turn towards the + symbol to raise the

beams.

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (1/4)

When activating automatic wiping or

when increasing sensitivity, one sweep

of the blades is performed.

Note:

- the rain sensor is only intended as a

driving aid. In the event of reduced

visibility, the driver should manually

activate the wipers. In foggy weather

or during snowfalls, wiping is not au-

tomatically triggered and remains

under the driver’s control;

- in the event of temperatures below

zero, automatic wiping is not acti-

vated when the vehicle is started. It

is automatically activated as soon as

Your vehicle is fitted with

automatic wiper function

the vehicle exceeds a certain speed

When this position is selected, the

a front windscreen wiper

(approximately 5 mph (8 km/h));

system detects water on the wind-

equipped with a rain sensor

screen and triggers the wipers at a

- do not activate automatic wiping in

The rain sensor is located on the winds-

suitable wiping speed. It is possi-

dry weather;

creen, in front of the interior rear-view

ble to change the triggering thresh-

- fully de-ice the windscreen before

mirror.

old and the time sweeps by turn-

activating automatic wiping.

ing ring 2:

A single sweep

F : minimum sensitivity

A short push will trigger one sweep

–

G : maximum sensitivity

of the wipers.

The higher the sensitivity, the quicker

B stop

the wipers will react and the faster

the wipe.

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (2/4)

Operating faults

Special note

In the event of a malfunction of the au-

When driving the vehicle, the wiping

tomatic wiping, the wiper is set to inter-

speed slows down whenever the vehi-

mittent wiping. Contact an authorised

cle stops. For example, fast wiping

dealer.

speed will slow to normal wiping speed.

As soon as the vehicle moves off,

The operation of the rain sensor can be

wiping will return to the speed originally

disturbed in the event of:

selected.

- damaged wiper blades; a screen

If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and

of water or traces left by a blade in

cancels the automatic function.

the sensor’s detection zone may

increase the response time of the

Precautions

automatic wiper, or increase the

wiping frequency;

- In the event of ice, check whether the

- a windscreen with any chip or

blades are stuck to the windscreen

crack level with the sensor, or a

before operating the wiping mecha-

windscreen covered in dust, dirt,

nism. If you activate the wipers while

slow continuous wiping

insects, ice, the use of washing

the blades are stuck down with ice,

wax and water-repellent chemi-

fast continuous wiping

you may risk damaging both the

cals; the automatic wiping will be

blade and the wiper motor.

less sensitive, or even unrespon-

- Do not activate the wipers on a dry

sive.

screen. This will lead to premature

wear or damage to the blades.

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (3/4)

Specific front wiper position

(service position)

This position enables the blades to be

lifted to remove them from the winds-

creen.

This can be useful:

- to clean the blades;

- to release the blades from the winds-

creen in winter;

- replace the blades ➥ 5.38.

With the ignition on and the engine off,

lift the stalk 1 twice to position A (single

sweep). The blades stop slightly away

from the bonnet.

To return the blades to the lowered po-

sition, with the ignition on, ensure that

the wipers have folded down onto the

windscreen, then move the stalk 1 to

position A (single sweep).

Before switching on the ignition,

In the event of obstacles on the

place the wipers on the windscreen.

windscreen (dirt, snow, ice etc.),

Otherwise, there may a risk of damage

clean the windscreen (including the

to the bonnet or the wipers when they

central area located behind the inte-

are switched on.

rior rear view mirror) before starting

Before any action involving

the wipers (risk of motor overheat-

the windscreen

(washing

ing).

the vehicle,

de-icing,

If an object is preventing a blade

cleaning the windscreen,

from moving, it may stop functio-

etc.) return stalk

1 to position B

ning. Remove the obstacle and

(stop).

reactivate the wiper using the wiper

Risk of injury and/or damage.

stalk.

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (4/4)

Note:

In temperatures below zero, the washer

liquid risks freezing to the windscreen,

thereby reducing visibility. Heat the

windscreen using the demister control

before cleaning.

Efficiency of a wiper blade

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. How long they last depends

on you:

- it must remain clean: clean the

blade and the screen regularly

with soapy water;

- do not use it when the screen is

dry;

Windscreen washer

- free it from the screen when it has

With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 then

not been used for a long time.

release.

In all cases, replace it as soon as

A longer pull will trigger, in addition to

it begins to lose efficiency: approxi-

the windscreen washer, two sweeps

mately once a year. ➥ 5.38.

of the wipers followed, a few seconds

later, by a third.

Precaution for using the

On vehicles fitted with a multimedia

wipers

screen, you can choose to activate or

disable the third sweep of the blades.

- In freezing or snowy weather

➥ 1.119

conditions, clear the screen

When working in the engine

before starting the wipers (risk of

compartment, ensure that

motor overheating);

the windscreen wiper stalk

- ensure that no objects are ob-

is in position B (stop).

structing the travel of the blade.

Risk of injury.

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REAR SCREEN WASHER, WIPER (1/2)

To stop the operation, pivot ring 3 again.

Note:

When washing using a roller type car

wash, return the ring 3 on the stalk 1

to the stop position to deactivate auto-

matic wiping.

Follow usage recommendations.

Efficiency of a wiper blade

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. How long they last depends

on you:

- it must remain clean: clean the

blade and the screen regularly

with soapy water;

- do not use it when the screen is

dry;

Rear screen wiper

- free it from the screen when it has

With the ignition on, rotate the

not been used for a long time.

ring 3 on the lever 1 until the symbol is

In all cases, replace it as soon as

opposite the reference point 2:

it begins to lose efficiency: approxi-

- stop;

mately once a year. ➥ 5.38.

Do not use the wiper arm to open or

- intermittent wiping;

close the tailgate.

The wipers will pause for several

Precaution for using the

seconds between sweeps. Wiping

wipers

frequency varies with vehicle

speed;

Before any action involving

- In freezing or snowy weather

conditions, clear the screen

the rear screen (washing

– slow continuous wiping.

before starting the wipers (risk of

the vehicle, de-icing, clean-

motor overheating);

ing, etc.) return stalk 1 to

- ensure that no objects are ob-

the stop position.

structing the travel of the blade.

Risk of injury and/or damage.

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REAR SCREEN WASHER, WIPER (2/2)

Activation/deactivation of the rear

In the event of obstacles present on the

screen wiper

rear window (dirt, snow, etc.), the wiper

will try to sweep away all the obstacles.

Engaging reverse gear triggers inter-

If an obstacle prevents the blade from

mittent wiping (if the front wipers are in

moving, it can be stopped. Remove the

operation). If your vehicle is equipped

obstacle, wait for around 30 seconds

with a vehicle settings customisation

and reactivate the wiper using the wiper

menu, you can opt to activate or deacti-

stalk.

vate this function. ➥ 1.119.

Precautions

- In the event of ice, check that the

blades are not stuck to the wind-

screen before operating the wipers.

If you activate the wiper while the

blade is blocked by ice, you risk dam-

aging both the blade and the wiping

motor.

Rear screen wash/wipe

- Do not operate the wipers on a dry

With the ignition on, push and

screen. This will lead to the prema-

hold stalk 1, then release.

ture wear or damage to the blades.

Holding the stalk for longer will trigger

(in addition to the windscreen washer)

two sweeps of the wipers followed,

a few seconds later, by a third (drip

wiping function).

When the stalk is released, it returns to

the rear wipe position.

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